Coffee Lab & Roasters, Lakeview
12 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/chicagofood, r/chicago, r/AskChicago13 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Coffee Lab receives Lakeview recommendations for prepared coffee, matcha and pastries. One visitor repeatedly recommends its Kyoto-style cold brew for a smooth, flavorful cup. Another names it among their go-to pour-over and filter-coffee stops. A dissenting espresso enthusiast finds it mediocre compared with their preferred shops.
Address
Coffee Lab & Roasters, 2823 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Kyoto style cold brew
- Best for
- Specialty coffee
- Opinions divided
- Yes
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Caveatu/am2017 in r/chicagofood · Jan 2025
Lumps Coffee Lab in with cafes they find mediocre.
- Recommendsu/Dblcut3 in r/chicago · Apr 2026taste
Recommends their kyoto style cold brew as smooth and flavorful, with three blends.
- Recommendsu/Joey_JoeJoe_Jr in r/chicagofood · Jul 2024
Lists it among their go-to spots in Lincoln Park and Lakeview.
- Recommendsu/tinycarspreferred in r/chicagofood · Mar 2026value
Recently got an unadvertised free coffee with a bean purchase; called it a pleasant surprise.
- Recommendsu/titanium_lungs in r/chicagofood · Jan 2024
Names Coffee Lab and Roasters as a pick for the question.
- Recommendsu/Sudden_Researcher747 in r/chicago · Aug 2025taste
Lists it among top-tier, coffee-focused visits.
- Recommendsu/ktkrew in r/chicago · Feb 2025taste
Lists it among Lakeview spots with worthwhile matcha.
- Recommendsu/jamnic in r/chicagofood · Nov 2026
Suggests Coffee Lab in Lincoln Park.
Show all 13 cited comments
- Recommendsu/Only_Manufacturer357 in r/chicagofood · May 2026
Names Coffee Lab as a coffee pick, with no further detail given.
- Recommendsu/itsmillertime3 in r/AskChicago · Mar 2026
Says plainly that Coffee Lab is the best.
- Recommendsu/NotRod96 in r/AskChicago · May 2025
Calls it their regular spot in Lakeview.
- Recommendsu/maiworld313 in r/chicagofood · Jan 2025
Names Coffee Lab (with roasters) as a pick.
- Recommendsu/IlliniWhoDat in r/chicagofood · Jan 2024
Says they love Coffee Lab too, agreeing with the parent's pick.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.